Meridian Audio 8000 Home Theater System User Manual


 
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INTRODUCTION
Specification
Digital inputs and outputs
2 x cable digital inputs, 75, IEC958, 44.1-96kHz. FIFO locks at 44.1, 48,
88.2, or 96kHz ± 150ppm, PCM or MHR encoding.
176.4kHz or 192kHz supported with special firmware and cabling; details
available on request.
1 x cable digital output, 75, IEC958, providing a copy of the selected
input.
Signal processing
2 x Motorola 56366 running at 100MHz.
4 x 192kHz/24-bit Delta-Sigma DACs.
Crossovers linear-phase ±30º at 200Hz and 2.6kHz.
Output stages
Power amplifiers: Complementary bipolar design, with output-stage
error correction and low feedback design.
Bass: 3 x 150W RMS.
Mid: 100W RMS.
Treble: 100W RMS.
Acoustic
3  way.
Closed bass enclosure.
Separate mid/top plywood cabinet.
Bass drive unit: 6 x 200mm (8") high-efficiency long-throw custom
drivers.
Mid drive unit: 1 x 160mm (6") custom driver.
Treble drive unit: 1 x 25mm (1") Meridian piston in short horn,
composite dome with silver voice-coil.
Characteristics
Distortion typically <0.01%, or <0.02% up to full power at all
frequencies.
Noise and hum <-94dBr at all volume settings.
Acoustic output typically >115dB spl @ 1m.
Acoustic noise <15dB spl @ 1m.
Frequency response in room response within 3dB, 25Hz-35kHz.
Control
2 x Meridian Comms.
9-pin D connector for RS232 PC setup and control, null modem, 9600
baud, 2N1, no handshake.